EUROPEAID/134079/D/SER/MK: IPA - STRENGTHENING CAPACITIES FOR IMPLEMENTATION OF ENVIRONMENTAL LEGISLATION AT LOCAL LEVEL

Contract description

The purpose of the contract is to enhance capacities of municipalities for implementation of environmental legislation. The contract will include assistance as minimum the following activities: performing assessment of the administrative capacities for environmental implementation at municipal level (staff, structure, equipment and competencies, documentation, coordination with central level, etc.); development of programme for reform and strengthening the administrative capacities for implementation of the environmental 'acquis' at municipal level and assistance in implementation of most priority measures of the programme for reform; preparation of legal documents for implementation of legislation for selected environmental legal acts at local level; development of a mechanism for improved coordination between central and local level; analysis, recommendations and assistance in implementation of the local environmental action plans; development and implementation of training programmes for providing trainings related to the implementation of the environmental 'acquis' with particular focus on air quality, IPPC and water management; development and implementation of a programme for raising public awareness, dissemination of results and stakeholders' involvement; development of data collection, reporting and information system.

Eligibility

Participation is open to all legal persons participating either individually or in a grouping (consortium) of candidates which are established in a Member State of the European Union or in a country or territory of the regions covered and/or authorised by the specific instruments applicable to the programme under which the contract is financed. Participation is also open to international organisations. The participation of natural persons is governed by the specific instruments applicable to the programme under which the contract is financed.

Budget

Maximum budget: 1 250 000 EUR.


Deadline: 5 August 2013

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